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Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g., at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion. Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is switched off for only approx. 4 s ...

Exterior
Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series' wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up front, the car's signature kidney grilles ...

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise control
Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control can ...